Koko Black is a premium Australian chocolatier founded in 2003 and based in Melbourne. If you walk…read moreenough in town or at the airport, you can't miss one of the various places that sell it. I purchased a small box for Gayle (for the hotel room) and then Gayle went for larger collection at the Sydney Airport. That's what you do when you have local currency to "burn" before you head home and out of the country. Koko Black is what you'd expect - fine chocolate - tempting selections - a little pricey, great packaging, great service in the store, extremely good, and oh so worth it.

Chocolates are very popular in touristy places for a reason and I'm not going to lie and say that I…read moredon't mostly get chocolates as gifts for people back home. Koko Black is a lovely place to get some of these souvenir chocolates because they have a large selection of items, including items that are "Australian" in flavor, like bars with macadamia nut and wattleseed. These items are in cool packaging so it's definitely already like a gift that's been wrapped. This store has one side as the retail space and the other as a café with coffee, hot chocolate and desserts. We didn't get any of the café items but we did snoop and they looked quite lovely and smelled really good. We did buy a lot of yummy chocolates. This by far was the most I've spent in one store my whole time in Australia but it was worth it.

Sooooo good. I'm not really a chocolate / coffee shop type person. But on a cool afternoon we…read morestepped in here, and I loved the service, the vibe. We also had a hot chocolate and some truffles, and they were out of this world. Sooooooo good. Highly recommended and I'd definitely return.

I'm actually not much of a chocolate fan but I still really enjoy Koko Black and it's quickly…read morebecoming a standard go-to place when an afternoon coffee or tea is just too much caffeine. The decor is cozy, and this is a popular place for afternoon meetings with the business crowd in the area. Try the hot chocolate (regilar or light) with chilli - it comes with a bowl of cayenne that you add yourself and makes for a nice kick!

I have yet to find a Haigh's I did not like; they must have an excellent training program as every…read morestaff member has been a delight even when extremely busy!!! The benefit of this store being a little out of the city at the base of the Rialto building is that it is quieter than the CBD centre store and therefore easier to browse. If course the chocolate is brilliant; though I am glad out of temptations reach since they do not currently have a WA store ;)

Beautiful shop carrying a lovely assortment of chocolates. Buy something! They offer you a sample…read moreat check out. Yum!

Shopping at Haigh's is like walking into heaven. It is just a wonderful place to be - unless you…read morehate chocolate, in which case you need to get to a doctor. Dark chocolate, milk chocolate, ginger, hazelnut, peanuts, coffee - it's all here. My favourites? The milk chocolate orange tablet, or the premium dark chocolate tablet. Divine. Expect great service, the sales assistants are fantastic and helpful. If you can't make up your mind or just need some great advice make sure you catch their eye. All the varieties they have recommended to me or my family have been winners. If you are after a gift consider getting one of the selections that come in various sizes. There are ones devoted to particular types of chocolate, or enormous ones that have samples of almost every flavour. A word of warning: avoid at Easter or close to Christmas. Don't even try unless it is within the first hour of opening.

Did you know that Haigh's, a company that started in 1905 in South Australia, makes their own…read morechocolate? I don't mean that they simply pour their own chocolate in the molds or package it themselves... but that they manage the entire production process from the very beginning. From the raw cacao bean right through to the samples handed out by their staff. I've always admired their dedication to this entire process, one of the few Australian companies to do so. I also like that they go for classic flavours and don't do anything too "out there" when it comes to flavourings and fillings. Sure, interesting flavours are great - but Haigh's does classic chocolate excellently and for that I respect them highly.

Sooooooooooo good. So many unique flavors to try!! The employees were friendly and offered samples…read moresince i looked lost. Not much seating area but it was nice to seat in a little corner and people watch - they were lots of take out orders being packed, so it was kind of nice to watch what everyone was getting, so i can decide what to try next time.

I will follow Messina, follow him wherever he may go!! Sydney, Melbourne... I'm there!…read more Is a review even necessary? The Messina name precedes its reputation. This household name conjures thoughts of creamy, silky, chunky swirls n mixes of textured, sweet sweet goodness. Flavours to please every palate whether you're more into the fruity or a chocoholic! Always consider the specials menu first before you go for the standard.. They're special cause they're special! Otherwise my staples are the salted caramel & the traditional simple yet oh so so soooo satisfying banana split. Mmmm mmmmm!!

All the froyo flavours were perfectly done! Strawberry, Apple mint (MUST try if you like sorbet),…read morechoc hazelnut, lemon macadamia, organic coconut, peanut butter. All made with ice or cashew nut base, all vegan friendly, all taste AMAZING

My after-work stop on most days when I catch the train. With the abundant froyo places popped up in…read moreMelbourne, and believe me when I say I have tried most of them, Gojé is pretty much on top of my list. I really enjoy their raw cacao(?)/chocolate froyo, which is rare because I normally skip the flavoured ones and go straight for Original. However, their choc froyo captured my tastebuds' attention. It is really smooth and chocolatey rich. Mmmm... Ingredients wise, these guys are tops too - coconut milk as a dairy alternative, yes please. If you are ever in Yarraville, or if you are willing to make a trip there, make sure you stop by Gojé.

If you are in Melbourne,this is a great chocolate place. They open later than it says on Yelp. The…read moredark chocolate almonds are amazing.

Stopped by this chocolate place to buy some chocolates as a present, they had a sale on Easter eggs…read morebut most of them were all gone. But just looking at all the selections of chocolate they have is good. They have something for the milk chocolate, dark chocolate and white chocolate lovers. Chocolates with different types of nuts and ones with ginger and mint and orange flavours. Got some dark chocolate and a few bar of the almond nougat. When we were paying for our goodies we were given yummy samples of some easter egg chocolate that they have stored behind the counter - made the walk back to the apartment enjoyable ;)

Heavenly hot chocolate with a side of... chocolate! The hazelnut hot choc tastes just like a warm…read moreferrero rocher. Highly recommend!

There seems to be no shortage of chocolate stores in my area (a blessing that I acknowledge every…read moreday). But certain stores stand out more than others for their service, coffee, hot chocolates and of course - chocolate-making skills. Xocolatl ticks all those boxes comfortably. There are two stores in the Eastern suburbs: Maling Road and Kew East. I frequent the Kew East store for their excellent hot chocolate. A variety of flavours including Spanish (cinnamon and vanilla), orange, chilli, and rose, these hot chocolates are simply amazing. They taste rich and creamy, and the flavours are all very subtle. Served in a warm cup with chocolate shavings on top I rarely go past one. They also make great take away pick me ups, but loose their charm in a take away container. The chocolates are fabulous too. Combinations like Gorgonzola, champagne, mango and passion fruit stand alongside the usual crowd pleasers like hazelnut, cheery and mint. I recommend getting a few, including some of the more bizarre flavours. Put your taste buds to the test. The service is always great, although I do notice a difference in the quality of the hot chocolate depending who makes it. But you can put that aside because its still better than most other venues.